Rosberg claims first World Championship title

Nico Rosberg has ended an 11-year wait – the second longest in F1 history – to win his first World Championship ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton, emulating the 1982 triumph of his father Keke Rosberg

SEASON BREAKDOWN: Final standings

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400pts

Rosberg wins first 4 races

Rosberg and Hamilton crash out after colliding

Australia Bahrain China Russia Spain Monaco Canada Europe Austria Britain Hungary Germany Belgium Italy Singapore Malaysia Japan USA Mexico Brazil Abu Dhabi

Nico Rosberg 385 points Lewis Hamilton 380 points

Rosberg has 24-point gap

Hamilton takes lead for first time

Rosberg regains lead

Hamilton engine failure

Four successive second-place finishes seal title for Rosberg

Rosberg becomes only third German driver to secure title – after wins for Michael Schumacher (7) and Sebastian Vettel (4)

Great Britain Titles: 16
Germany 12
Brazil  8

Other race winners: Verstappen, Ricciardo
Source: FIA